Education
Museum Field Trips
Museum Field Trips
We are proud to provide engaging on-site visits to the Nebraska History Museum. Check out our programs for the upcoming school year below and sign up for a specific program by clicking the link in the description. Our field trips are designed to bring history to life and are created with educators and students in mind.
Please review our field trip policies before scheduling your visit. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected], and one of our educators will be happy to assist.
On-Site Learning: Nebraska History Museum
Chronologically Nebraska (Recommended for 7th – 12th grades)
Field Trip: Ready to dive into some Nebraska history fun? Challenge your brain and speed through Nebraska’s past at the Nebraska History Museum! When was Kool-Aid invented? Who was the trailblazing woman to snag the first MA in anthropology from UNL? Students can create their own timeline with our exciting Chronologically Nebraska card game, using all the cool facts they discover in the exhibits!
Time: 45 – 60 Minutes
Tour size: 10 – 100 students
Curious Curators (Recommended for 3rd – 5th grades)
Field Trip: Ever wondered who curators are and what they do? Curious about the stories behind artifacts? How do museums bring history to life? Join us for an immersive experience where students will step into the shoes of curators! They’ll identify and analyze artifacts, creating their own captivating exhibits about Nebraska. Discover the magic of storytelling through history at the museum!
Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 75 students
Exhibit Explorers (Recommended for K – 6th grades)
Field Trip: Get ready to uncover the secrets of the past! A museum educator will get things started by giving your students an introduction to the museum. Then, it’s time for an adventure! Students will embark on a fun scavenger hunt across our three floors of exhibits, exploring and discovering artifacts in this engaging, self-guided experience.
Time: 30 – 60 minutes
Tour Size: 10 – 100 students
Mystery in the Museum: Hidden Homestead (Recommended for 9th-12th grades)
Field Trip: Get ready to become history detectives! Can you help crack a homestead mystery? Students will team up to dive into the topics of the Homestead and Kinkaid Acts and discover the stories of African American homesteaders in Dewitty, Nebraska. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, they’ll gather evidence, solve clues, and unlock an exciting history mystery box. It’s a fun and educational adventure through time!
Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 30 students
Nebraskans (Recommended for K – 5th grades)
Field Trip: What makes someone a Nebraskan? Piece together the stories of Nebraska’s history by analyzing museum artifacts that reflect different Nebraskan communities. Students will use their newfound knowledge to design a puzzle to take back to school. Explore the Nebraska History Museum while weaving together a story that reflects the beauty and diversity of Nebraska and its people.
Time: 60 minutes
Tour size: 10 – 50 students
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